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Showing Love, Support, or Agreement (For)

10 Words

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allow for
1.
allow for
Verb

to accept a particular action or behavior

The teacher doesn't allow for talking during exams to maintain a fair testing environment.

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2.
barrack for
Verb

(in sports) to vocally support and cheer on the players of a team

The enthusiastic parents barracked for their children's football team at every match.

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fall for
3.
fall for
Verb

to develop romantic feelings for someone

Despite their initial disagreements, she couldn't help but fall for him.

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4.
feel for
Verb

to sympathize with someone's emotions or situation

As a parent, I can't help but feel for my child when they face challenges.

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5.
fend for
Verb

to take care of oneself, especially in a challenging or difficult situation, without the help or support of others

After moving to a new city, she had to fend for herself and learn to navigate the challenges.

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go for
6.
go for
Verb

to pursue or try to achieve something

She decided to go for a promotion by taking on more responsibilities at work.

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make for
7.
make for
Verb

to move in the direction of something

I saw the smoke and made for the nearest fire exit.

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provide for
8.
provide for
Verb

to promise or cause things to happen or exist in the future

The contract provides for a three-month notice period before termination.

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root for
9.
root for
Verb

to support someone or a team or hope that they will succeed

She'll root for her favorite soccer team at the match this weekend.

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settle for
10.
settle for
Verb

to reluctantly choose someone or something because no one or nothing else is available

After searching for hours, they had to settle for the only available rental car at the airport.

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